HILO—Hawaii Division hosted the 48th Annual ILWU Mixed Bowling Tournament on Thanksgiving weekend, November 26-27, 2004. The tournament was dominated by Big Island bowlers, who made up most of the teams, although Maui Division sent several good teams to participate.

After two days of bowling at Hilo Lanes, participants were treated to an awards banquet held at the ILWU’s Harry Kamoku Union Hall. The tournament committee prepared a delicious buffet, and arranged for live music by local group “Smooth".

Mahalo to the tournament committee members Nani Kaeha, Ula Kaeha, Malcolm Osaki, Clyde Chong, Richard Kaniho, Miriam Poha, David Chang, and Wally Ishibashi. Thanks also to Crystal Kaeha who helped with the food and Ui Kaeha for door prizes. ◆

John Kalauli and Herman Kamahele of “Ula’s Ringers.” “Ula’s Ringers” took second in the Team Scratch Event and third in the Team Handicap Event. Kalauli also placed first in both Singles (Scratch) and All Events (Handicap).

First Place, Team Event (Scratch) “Kealohas”: (l-r) Kealoha Kaeha, George Kaeha, Sonny Apolo, Nate Brown, and Ula Kaeha.

First Place, Team Event (Handicap) “Mina’s Lounge”: (l-r, back) Earl Moses Jr., Stanley Nishihara, and Leroy Rayoan. (L-r, front) Sui Ling Poy and Sui Sin Coloma.

The Big Island’s Joellyn Tadio took First Place in the Women’s Singles Scratch Event.

Shawn Brooks won First Place in the Men’s Singles Handicap Event.

Nona Garcia of Maui won First Place in the Women’s Singles Handicap Event.

First Place, Doubles (Scratch) Team Craig Santos (left) and Denis Nakagawa (right) with tournament Chairperson Nani Kaeha.